Kikusuichō, Japan

Hokkaido · Japan

Kikusuichō is a small city in Hokkaido, Japan with a population of 6,484. Elevation: 89 ft (27 m). Average temperature: 45°F (7°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

6,484 Population 26/sq mi density
89 ft Elevation 27 meters
45°F Avg Temperature 7°C
44.1 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tokyo Timezone

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People

Population6,484
Density26/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp45°F (7°C)
Rain44.1 in/yr
Elevation89 ft (27 m)
Population6,484
Population Density26 / sq mi
Elevation89 ft (27 m)
Coordinates43.5500°, 141.8833°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceHokkaido
Average Temperature45°F (7°C)
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation44.1 inches (1,120 mm)
Annual Snowfall12.6 inches (32 cm)

About Kikusuichō

Kikusuichō is a small city in Japan (Hokkaido) with a population of 6,484. The city sits at an elevation of 89 feet (27 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 45°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 20°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Kikusuichō has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches. The area receives 12.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 89 feet.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-7°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average44.5°F
18% below Japan avg
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)

Geography

Elevation89 ft (27 m)
Area247.4 sq mi (640.9 km²)
Population Density26/sq mi
Coordinates43.5500°N, 141.8833°E
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.1"
16% above Japan avg
Snowfall 12.6"
Wettest Month (Aug) 5.55"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.13"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

467 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.6. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 14, 2025.

Jan 15, 1993 52 km NE of Otofuke, Japan M7.6 149 km
Feb 2, 2013 18 km SSW of Obihiro, Japan M6.9 131 km
Jan 11, 2016 74 km NW of Rumoi, Japan M6.2 121 km
Jun 11, 2023 20 km WSW of Biratori, Japan M6.2 114 km
Oct 21, 2011 16 km NE of Asahikawa, Japan M6.1 61 km
Feb 19, 2003 26 km NNE of Rumoi, Japan M5.9 67 km
Jun 12, 1991 17 km SE of Obihiro, Japan M5.8 145 km
May 23, 1995 Hokkaido, Japan region M5.6 17 km
Jul 8, 2014 13 km N of Shiraoi, Japan M5.5 107 km
Feb 28, 2009 37 km NW of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan M5.5 106 km
Apr 18, 2007 21 km E of Tomakomai, Japan M5.5 99 km
Jan 22, 2013 77 km SSW of Rishiri Town, Japan M5.4 127 km
Feb 21, 2019 25 km ESE of Chitose, Japan M5.4 88 km
Apr 27, 2019 39 km ENE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan M5.4 144 km
Jul 1, 2017 22 km E of Chitose, Japan M5.3 82 km
Dec 22, 1997 17 km ENE of Otofuke, Japan M5.3 132 km
Aug 15, 1990 43 km ESE of Kamikawa, Japan M5.3 116 km
Jun 20, 2021 29 km NE of Shimo-furano, Japan M5.3 59 km
Jan 27, 2021 27 km ESE of Chitose, Japan M5.2 93 km
Aug 14, 2015 30 km S of Obihiro, Japan M5.2 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1947 W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m - 76 km
1863 NW. HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake - - 121 km
1834 W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake - - 48 km
1792 W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake - - 104 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tokachidake (66 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tokachidake Stratovolcano(es) 2,077 m (6,814 ft) 2004 66 km
Taisetsuzan Stratovolcano(es) 2,291 m (7,516 ft) 1739 79 km
Maruyama Stratovolcano(es) 2,013 m (6,604 ft) 1898 94 km
Shikotsu Caldera 1,320 m (4,331 ft) 1979 104 km
Yoteizan Stratovolcano 1,888 m (6,194 ft) -1050 118 km
Niseko Stratovolcano(es) 1,308 m (4,291 ft) -4900 124 km
Kuttara Stratovolcano(es) 549 m (1,801 ft) 1820 132 km
Toya Stratovolcano 733 m (2,405 ft) 2001 140 km
Akan Caldera 1,499 m (4,918 ft) 2008 173 km
Hokkaido-Komagatake Stratovolcano 1,131 m (3,711 ft) 2000 192 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 20°F (-7°C) 3.5 in Coldest
February 21°F (-6°C) 2.6 in
March 28°F (-2°C) 2.1 in Driest
April 41°F (5°C) 2.3 in
May 52°F (11°C) 2.6 in
June 60°F (16°C) 2.7 in
July 68°F (20°C) 3.8 in
August 70°F (21°C) 5.6 in Warmest, Wettest
September 61°F (16°C) 5.4 in
October 50°F (10°C) 4.6 in
November 37°F (3°C) 4.7 in
December 26°F (-4°C) 4.4 in

Kikusuichō has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 20°F in January to 70°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 44.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.6") and March the driest (2.1").

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Schools in Kikusuichō

3 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
新十津川中学校 - - - -
新十津川小学校 - - - -
北海道新十津川農業高等学校 - - - -
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Radio Stations near Kikusuichō

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Kikusuichō

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Komorebinomori memorial hall
Takikawa Natural History Museum
Yumetsumugi
かみすながわ炭鉱館
三菱美唄記念館
上砂川町無重力科学館
安田侃彫刻美術館
川の科学館
新十津川物語記念館
新十津川町文化伝習館
新十津川町開拓記念館
月形樺戸博物館
浦臼町郷土資料館
美唄市郷土史料館

Libraries in Kikusuichō

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
砂川市図書館0.0
秩父別町図書館0.0
美唄市立図書館0.0
赤平市図書館0.0

Farmers Markets in Kikusuichō

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
砂川生協

Hotels in Kikusuichō

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ホテルグリンパーク新十津川

Gas Stations in Kikusuichō

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ENEOS
Hokuren SS

Golf Courses in Kikusuichō

2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Takikawa Pubulic Golf Course
新十津川室内パークゴルフ

Ski Resorts Near Kikusuichō

30 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Furano ski resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Wassamu Higashiyama Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Boyodai Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Kokusetsu Horotachi Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Pippu Ski Slopes 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Touma Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ashimoi Kanko Takaho Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Mashike Choei Shokanbetsudake Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hokuryu Choei Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Santa present park 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Inosawa Sky Slopes 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Canmore Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Kamui Ski Links 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Shintotsukawacho Sotchidake 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Kamoidake Kokusai 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hidaka Kokusai 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Bibai Kokusetsu Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ishikariheigen Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Katsurazawa Kokusetsu Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hokkaido Greenland White Park 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Haginoyama Shimin Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Minami Furano 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sapporo Teine 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Mount Racey 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sapporo Bankei Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sapporo Moiwayama 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Classe Snow Park 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Fu's snow area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Dynasty Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Anpeizan ski resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Kikusuichō

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Asahikawa AirportAKJMedium Airport
Sapporo Okadama AirportOKDMedium Airport
Biei Gliderport-Small Airport
Fukagawa Gliderport-Small Airport
Hokkaido University Yubari River Gliderport-Small Airport
JGSDF Camp Asahikawa Airfield-Small Airport
Shinshinotsu Gliderport-Small Airport
Skyport Bibai-Small Airport
Takikawa Sky Park-Small Airport
Toma Skypark Gliderport-Small Airport
UFO Park Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Kikusuichō

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
新十津川郵便局
石狩大和郵便局

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kikusuichō

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
光壺寺
出雲大社新十津川分院
吉澤神社
新十津川神社

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Tokyo

🇯🇵 About Japan

Capital Tokyo
Population 126,529,100
Area 377,835 km²
GDP (USD) $4,213,167,237,906
GDP per capita $33,836
HDI 0.925
Life expectancy 84.0 years
Internet users 87.0%
Urban population 92.1%
Currency JPY (Yen)
Languages Japanese
Calling code +81
TLD .jp
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Japan

16 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day 元日
Jan 12 Coming of Age Day 成人の日
Feb 11 Foundation Day 建国記念の日
Feb 23 The Emperor's Birthday 天皇誕生日
Mar 20 Vernal Equinox Day 春分の日
Apr 29 Shōwa Day 昭和の日
May 4 Greenery Day みどりの日
May 5 Children's Day こどもの日
May 6 Constitution Memorial Day 憲法記念日
Jul 20 Marine Day 海の日
Aug 11 Mountain Day 山の日
Sep 21 Respect for the Aged Day 敬老の日
Sep 23 Autumnal Equinox Day 秋分の日
Oct 12 Sports Day スポーツの日
Nov 3 Culture Day 文化の日
Nov 23 Labour Thanksgiving Day 勤労感謝の日

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What is the population of Kikusuichō?

Kikusuichō has a population of 6,484 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 26 people per square mile, spread across 247.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kikusuichō?

Kikusuichō has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 20°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 44.1 inches, with 12.6 inches of snow.

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